Engorged! (Sp?)

2babas2

Posted 11/16/2013

Hi ladies well I got my milk in last night :). And my lo doesn't want to boob anymore :( (I had to supplement 4times with formula) and m boobs are huge and hard and warm and it hurts. Are there any ways I can relieve engorgement? How can I get my lo on my boob again?

Thanks ladies. I'll be buying a pump to try and pump so hopefully that helps!

Try cabbage leaves to bring out some of the milk then try to get the baby to latch if you are super engorged it will be hard for them to get a proper latch...also my Dr said I could take motrin to help with the pain and it wouldn't hurt the baby...the pump would be your best bet though pump for a couple mins just to get a little out and then let the baby latch

The fuller your breasts are the harder it is for baby to latch on. Keep trying! The less you have baby feeding from your breasts the more engorged your breasts will become- which results in making less of a supply.
Also, you should be feeding your baby on their command. If baby is crying to be fed- stop what you are doing. Feed your baby and do not try to satisfy them with a pacifier. This could lead to your baby not wanting the breast.

I know right pp. I was leaking like crazy last night. 0_o my bed got all wet I literately woke up in a puddle of BM! And lo just doesn't want to latch and the pain makes it harder. :/ anyways I hope pumping works. And I hope we all get some relief from this.

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